The F Minor Bebop scale contains eight notes: F, G, A♭, A, B♭, C, D, and E♭. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-H-H-H-W-W-H-W.
F Minor Bebop Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | F | P1 |
| 2 | Major 2nd | G | M2 |
| ♭3 | Minor 3rd | A♭ | m3 |
| 3 | Major 3rd | A | M3 |
| 4 | Perfect 4th | B♭ | P4 |
| 5 | Perfect 5th | C | P5 |
| 6 | Major 6th | D | M6 |
| ♭7 | Minor 7th | E♭ | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | F | P8 |
Key Signature
The F Minor Bebop Scale doesn’t line up with a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed.
Accidentals
A♭B♭E♭
F Minor Bebop Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the F Minor Bebop Scale on piano?
The F Minor Bebop Scale uses the notes F – G – A♭ – A – B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the F Minor Bebop Scale?
The F Minor Bebop Scale contains eight notes: F – G – Ab – A – Bb – C – D – Eb. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does F Minor Bebop have?
The F Minor Bebop Scale shares the key signature of its relative major, Ab Major — 4 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭. The remaining alterations are written as accidentals: A♮, D♮.
What is the relative major of F Minor Bebop?
The relative major of F Minor Bebop is Ab Major. Both scales share the same key signature and the same seven notes — the difference is which note feels like "home." Switching between a minor key and its relative major is one of the most common ways composers shift mood without changing the underlying notes.
What chords are in the key of F Minor Bebop?
The seven diatonic chords in the key of F Minor Bebop are: i – F Minor, ii° – G Diminished, III – G# Major, iv – A# Minor, v – C Minor, VI – C# Major, VII – D# Major. A classic progression in F Minor Bebop is i – VI – iv – v (F Minor → C# Major → A# Minor → C Minor).
What is the parallel major of F Minor Bebop?
The parallel major of F Minor Bebop is F Major. "Parallel" means same root note, opposite mode — the two scales differ by three notes (the third, sixth, and seventh are lowered in minor). Borrowing chords from the parallel key is a popular way to add color to a progression.
What does the F Minor Bebop Scale sound like?
The F Minor Bebop Scale has a distinctive sound shaped by its specific interval pattern. Listen to the audio playback above to hear the character on every note.